Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) Specialist

Solina Group; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An international food manufacturing company is looking for a Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist in Biggleswade. This critical role involves ensuring compliance with food safety standards, leading supplier audits, and managing quality assurance processes throughout the supply chain. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Science or related field, strong experience in quality assurance, and effective communication skills. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Supplier Quality Assurance or Food Safety role within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GFSI, SQMS, Halal and Kosher standards and current food legislation.
• Lead Auditor qualification (BRCGS or equivalent) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full supplier compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Manage auditable documentation and oversee supplier approval processes.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead improvement activities.

Skills

Supplier Quality Assurance

Food Safety

Raw Material Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Excellent Communication

Education

Degree in Food Science

Food Technology

Tools

Digital QMS Platforms

Job description

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Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) Specialist

Apply locations Biggleswade posted on Posted 15 Days Ago job requisition id R - 159

At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a passion for food and live our entrepreneurial culture.

We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.

Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America.

By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, we make food matter for people and the planet.

If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company, join us !

Are you an experienced Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist with a passion for food safety, quality assurance, and compliance? We are looking for a driven and detail-focused individual to lead our supplier management programs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role in a dynamic, multi-site organisation where you will champion a proactive supplier quality assurance, ensure raw material compliance with BRCGS, SQMS, and customer standards, and drive continuous improvement throughout our supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure full supplier compliance with BRCGS Food Safety, SQMS, Halal, Kosher, customer codes of practice, and relevant food legislation
• Manage and maintain site readiness for customer, third-party, and regulatory audits – acting as Supplier Assurance expert.
• Ensure raw material risks are proactively identified, assessed, and managed through effective systems and training.
• Oversee supplier approval documentation, including product specifications, policies, and procedures, ensuring raw material compliance.
• Provide strong line management to Raw Material Technologist – supporting development, training, and performance.
• Promote consistent technical practices and quality knowledge sharing across supply chain base.
• Monitor performance against KPIs and lead improvement activities with suppliers.

About You:

• Proven experience in a Supplier Quality Assurance or Food Safety role within food manufacturing.
• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of GFSI, SQMS, Halal and Kosher standards and current food legislation.
• Confident in leading supplier audits and promote partnership and successful outcomes.
• Skilled in raw material risk management, supplier management best practices, and continuous improvement.
• A confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management.
• Willing and able to travel regularly to attend supplier audits in the UK.

• Lead Auditor qualification (BRCGS or equivalent).
• Experience working with major UK food retailers and their technical standards.
• Proficiency with digital QMS platforms and document control systems.

What We Offer:

• A specialist role with real impact across an international food manufacturing business.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A supportive, collaborative, and quality-focused working environment.

We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment

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Why work here?

Solina designs tailor-made ingredient solutions for clients in the food industry, foodservice, butchery and nutrition sectors, excelling in perfected taste, enhanced nutrition and optimised functionality. Together, we cook up delicious, nourishing, and more sustainable food concepts. We've got a lot on our plate, but that's exactly how we like it.